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Suspects sought in killing of Youngstown man on North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for those responsible for the murder of a 23-year-old Youngstown man
100 watch, but no one offers clues to police in Warren homicide
WARREN — Despite about 100 witnesses, Warren police have little information on a shooting that left
Public views restored historic house in Mineral Ridge
MINERAL RIDGE — Tearing down boards, sweeping floors and wiping away cobwebs were among the least of
KSU students, faculty display works at Trumbull Art Gallery
WARREN—A new exhibition of artwork displaying the creativity of the faculty and students of Kent
Downtown festival celebrates diverse ethnic cultures in food and music
The ethnicity event included Hungarian, Greek, Irish and Hispanic foods. YOUNGSTOWN —
Wanted: Nail polishers, holiday decorators, community volunteers
The club would be volunteers who would help throughout the area. YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. is
Rich Ohioans would lose most under Strickland’s plan to freeze tax cut
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An analysis indicates that the wealthiest Ohioans would account for most of
Attention parents: New booster-seat law takes effect this week
The law was signed in January but implementation was delayed until now. COLUMBUS — A new state
Expect list of three to five finalists for YSU president by mid-December
Semifinalist candidate interviews will be held off-campus in early December. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Salvation Army begins applications today for Christmas assistance
YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army is taking applications for Christmas assistance in Trumbull,
Folk, Odorcic repeat as Peace Race winners; controversy surrounds Kenyan
About 1,300 runners competed in the 35th annual event today. YOUNGSTOWN — It was a Youngstown
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS MONDAY • Mau Mil, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7 p.m. at
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS AARP 3104 • Members of AARP Canfield will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the Canfield
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
garden clubs MONDAY • Transplants will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Coon Club for a program on a
Timkos and family mark 50th year of couple's marriage
AUSTINTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Timko of Austintown celebrated their 50th anniversary Sept. 27 with
Hull anniversary celebration was at K.of C. Hall
YOUNGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus Hall in Poland was the setting on July10 for a celebration
Surprise party honors Scotfords for anniversary
POLAND — Friends and family members greeted Mr. and Mrs. John Scotford on Aug. 28 at Poland Library,
Lewis anniversary celebrated with family dinner
BOARDMAN — The 50th anniversary of their Sept. 19, 1959, wedding at St. Brendan Catholic Church was
SOCIETY DIGEST
Program about flu set by study group BOARDMAN — Youngstown Homeopathic Study Group will conduct a
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Howland SCOPE Center, 8273 High St. SE, Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday, pinochle at 9
Lloyd Elementary School PTA to host fall festival fundraiser
Special to The Vindicator HARVEST SPECIAL: Among those who have completed arrangements for a fall
Federated Women plan scholarship event
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay PARTY PLANNERS: Satisfied with final preparations for a major
Peace Race comes a long way
Ted Rupe helped revive the Peace Race after the collapse of Phar-Mor. YOUNGS-TOWN — Ted Rupe
No comeback for Penguins
Missouri State defeated, YSU 17-7, in the Missouri Valley Football Conference contest at Stambaugh.
Red-hot Indiana ices Phantoms, 6-2
Youngstown grabbed an early 2-0 lead before giving up six tallies. By GREG GULAS YOUNGSTOWN —
Area pumpkin may be heaviest in world
A Massillon woman will have to wait about two weeks to find out whether her record will stand.
Pryor’s arm, legs power the Buckeyes
Ohio State’s quarterback threw three TD passes and ran for another. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) —
Oktoberfest offers help to Americans in need
The fest features many traditional items, as well as jewelry said to have certain healing
Tour speaks well of the dead
Visitors learned about Youngstown’s past on a tour through a South Side cemetery. YOUNGSTOWN
Bowling Association honors Chicase, Traylor
YOUNGSTOWN — Marla Chicase and Pat Traylor will be honored when the Youngstown-Salem USBC Women’s
Backs lead Penn State to battering of Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — When Penn State watched the video of Illinois’ 30-0 loss last week to Ohio
Tour features 6 homes, library
KINSMAN — Six homes and the public library are featured in this year’s Kinsman Home Tour, which is
Playhouse packed for ‘All Shook Up’
YOUNGSTOWN — The most surprising thing about “All Shook Up,” the 2005 jukebox musical that opened
Golf Dome will be site of 12-bout boxing benefit
GIRARD — “Destruction at the Dome,” a 12-bout amateur boxing show, is set for Saturday at the Golf
Foliage tour set for Oct. 11
WARREN —Trumbull County’s annual Farm Foliage Tour will be from 1 to 5 p.m. next Sunday. This
Antique Tractor Club ride planned for Saturday
MIDDLEFIELD — The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County will hold its 5th Annual Fall Foliage
New rules required to prevent the flu
Boardman Center Middle School students Kacie Santilli,12, and Haleigh Vallas, 13, display posters they created to explain how to stop the spread of flu.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURT FILINGS
COURTS columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Richard Backus, 15387 state Route 45, Lisbon v. Dana
The vanities of the ex-cons
Opinion: There he was in all his criminally convicted glory, talking about running for Congress. Who, James
Area colleges \ Saturday’s other games
Wittenberg 70, Hiram 7 SPRINGFIELD — Wittenberg (4-0, 2-0 NCAC) scored on all but two possessions.
Banned books get voices
NORWICH, Vt. (AP) — “The Grapes of Wrath” was labeled vulgar and pornographic, a dangerous depiction
Testing, prevention, treatment are the new normal this year
Testing, prevention, treatment are the new normal this year By HARLAN SPECTOR This fall, we
HAUNTED HOUSES
Seasonal attractions rival Hollywood horror flicks Neighborhood haunts are being turned into
Disney’s descendants open family museum
Disney’s descendants open family museum SAN FRANCISCO — A new museum by the descendants of Walt
Parenting ‘way’ has been lost
FROM THE MAILBAG Ann Hester of Charlotte, N.C., writes in a letter to the Charlotte Observer that
YSU professor to unveil composition
YOUNGSTOWN — David Morgan’s composition “The Way of the Sly Man” will get its world premiere at 8
Post office provides view of how government-run health care would work
Opinion: Post office provides view of how government-run health care would work EDITOR: If it’s true that
Crosby’s shootout goals net Pens 4-3 win over Isles
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Sid the Kid took the storybook ending away from prized rookie John Tavares
How will swine-flu vaccine be distributed?
CHICAGO — When the first shipments of swine-flu vaccine begin arriving in coming weeks, federal
What you should know about the H1N1 flu virus
Any medicines containing aspirin should not be given to children or teenagers. A new strain of
Collectors seek phonograph lamps
Decorators used to try to hide a phonograph or radio because it did not match the rest of the room’s
His girlfriend, ‘Tanya,’ has OCD and needs help
Dear Annie: I’ve been with my girlfriend for more than 15 years and truly love her. “Tanya” is
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Jesse J. Stewart The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Packard hourly and salaried retirees are united; they should get support from entire Valley
Opinion: EDITOR: This is about all of us in this Valley. We get pretty tired of hearing how all the others
Some Ohio companies prosper from fears of pandemic H1N1 flu
By ROBERT SCHOENBERGER Around Ohio, companies that serve the health-care industry are working
Quite the character(s)
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham continues to make his voice heard in comedy The comedian is coming to
TAKING ACTION What Valley communities are doing
Boardman Township Hand-sanitizer dispensers placed throughout township buildings. Employees
For Obama, several options, one goal: defeating al-Qaida
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is considering a range of ideas for changing course in
States’ budget woes just starting
The recession is probably over, which means states’ financial troubles have only begun. History
BOWLING Highlights
Highlights Jordan Leonard had his first 300 during Juniors/Majors at McKinley Lanes on Sept. 26.
Correct diagnosis is crucial for relief
Q. I have suffered with “The Monster” for more than 20 years. That’s what I call my headaches. It
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2009. There are 88 days left in the year. On this date in
Pregnant women face quandary over vaccine
MINNEAPOLIS — The first shipments of the new H1N1 flu vaccine will arrive soon, and Stephanie
Ohio in the spotlight due to lethal injection
Opinion: Ohio’s full slate of executions, one scheduled each month through February 2010, is in serious
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL SUMMARIES Warren Harding 48, Bishop Tonnos Catholic 7 Bishop
MID-AMERICAN Conference \ Saturday’s games
Baylor 31, Kent State 15 WACO, Texas — Third-string quarterback Nick Florence rushed for two
Afghan policeman fires on US troops, killing two
KABUL (AP) — An Afghan policeman on patrol with U.S. soldiers opened fire on the Americans, killing
‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’
‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’ Mariah Carey (Def Jam) Grade: A “I should crack you right in
Canadian mayors drop threat to boycott US goods
Canadian mayors drop threat to boycott US goods TORONTO — Canada’s mayors said Saturday that they
Governor shows leadership in handling budget crisis
Editorial: When the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently that Gov. Ted Strickland and the General Assembly
Police: Kidnapped Tennessee newborn found safe in Alabama
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A newborn boy abducted by a knife-wielding woman posing as an immigration
Libraries seek tax levies
CINCINNATI (AP) — State funding cuts are pushing a record number of Ohio’s public libraries to seek
Akron Children’s Hospital ‘hopes for best, plans for worst’
AKRON — What happens if 49 critically ill children need ventilators but only 48 are available? Who
Mount Union blanks B-W
ALLIANCE — Different uniforms, same result. Outfitted in all black uniforms for the first time
Administration eyes ways to help jobless
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is considering steps to ease the burdens of laid-off
Affordability is sticking point in health-care reform
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many middle-class Americans would still struggle to pay for health insurance
“Three Rivers” (9 p.m., CBS): Haven’t had your fill of medical dramas? Behold
“Three Rivers” (9 p.m., CBS): Haven’t had your fill of medical dramas? Behold “Three Rivers.” Set in
Jackson, Farrakhan at teen’s funeral
CHICAGO (AP) — The funeral of a Chicago teen who was beaten to death on his way home from school
Raiders defeat Eagles in three sets
volleyball YOUNGSTOWN — Patty Schuster made seven kills to lead the South Range High volleyball
Boardman students get message out
Students plastered the school’s walls with posters about healthful behavior. BOARDMAN — The
Baseball roundup Saturday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 5, Tigers 1 DETROIT — The AL Central has come down to the final day.
Books digest
REGION Austintown author to sign book at winery BERLIN CENTER — Jude Greer, Austintown resident
Blue Jackets edge Wild, 2-1
Blue Jackets edge Wild, 2-1 COLUMBUS (AP) — Rostislav Klesla celebrated a new four-year
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 26
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “An Echo in the Bone” by
Top 25 football \ Saturday’s games
No. 3 Alabama 38, Kentucky 20 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mark Ingram ran for a career-high 140 yards and two
Big ten football \ Saturday’s other games
Michigan State 26, No. 22 Michigan 20, OT EAST LANSING, Mich. — Freshman Larry Caper ran for a 23-
‘Seinfeld’ gang gathers on ‘Curb Your Enthusiam’
NEW YORK — You know you want it. You may never have said it out loud, that you wanted a “Seinfeld”
Reds’ Votto, Rolen homer in Pirates’ 8-4 road defeat
CINCINNATI (AP) — Johnny Cueto had one last shot at finishing .500. Joey Votto and Scott Rolen got
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 11, Indians 6 ClevelandBoston abrhbiabrhbi Brantly cf5221Pedroia
curb appeal
curb appeal Perk up your home Even small changes can ramp up your home’s curb appeal. Here are
THE HANDOFF
A home’s new owner should ask seller for lowdown Nothing can replace seller insights. After
Theater to present ‘Lion, Witch, Wardrobe’
Theater to present ‘Lion, Witch, Wardrobe’ SALEM — Salem Community Theatre will present “The Lion,
Palin finishes memoir, ‘Going Rogue,’ out Nov. 17
NEW YORK (AP) — That was fast. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and vice presidential
Chargers, Steelers meet again at Heinz
Tonight’s game is their third there in the past 11 months. PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the NFL schedule
Old-Fashioned Christmas returns to Shaker Woods
COLUMBIANA — The 15th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods at Shaker Woods will be Oct. 10-11
Don’t believe all the critics
Opinion: Don’t believe all the critics EDITOR: John Boehner, the Republican leader in the U.S. House of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200. Hubbard City
In rare interview, Gillett claims RPM-Yates merger is on track
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — George Gillett leaned into a microphone, prepared to answer any questions
Pishkur chose the hard route
Opinion: Pishkur chose the hard route EDITOR: This letter is written in response to the forced
Primary need: more doctors
Opinion: Primary need: more doctors EDITOR: The Vindicator on September 14, 2009, published a short
Go & Do
Today CHILDREN Lost Acres, noon-5, Amazing Acres, 10,000 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield;
For sports at Covelli, it’s try, try, try and try again
Opinion: The Covelli Centre’s newest hope for successful sports entertainment hit the ice last night. Is
Martinez slams Red Sox to 11-6 thumping of Tribe
BOSTON (AP) — Victor Martinez hit a grand slam against his former team and the Boston Red Sox beat
Blame the Democrats for NAFTA
Opinion: Blame the Democrats for NAFTA EDITOR: Let me remind David Betras, the Mahoning County Democratic
This Weekend’s football games
Warren Harding 48, Bishop Tonnos Catholic 7 WARREN — Jordan Miller completed 12 of 13 passes for
Metro digest
Thanksgiving baskets sought for those in need YOUNGSTOWN — Catholic Charities Regional Agency,
Raiders notebook From Alliance
Blackout: For the first time in the program’s history, Mount Union wore black pants. The pants
In the cup! Area aces
In the cup! Area aces Walter Kohowski of Youngstown aced the 184-yard No. 14 hole at Yankee Run
Prep soccer roundup Saturday’s games
BOYS Canfield 2, Salem 1 CANFIELD — Dylan Seybert scored both goals for Canfield. Jordan Ricks
There will be no change if voters keep passing school levies
Opinion: There will be no change if voters keep passing school levies EDITOR: Is it possible I don’t live
NFL preview Today’s game
N.Y. GIANTS (3-0) at KANSAS CITY (0-3) When — 1 p.m. Opening line — Giants by 9 Record vs.
YSO to present the life of Mozart in show
The orchestra will be joined by actors for the one-act play. YOUNGSTOWN — Even by 18th-century
YC edges Lutheran East, 13-12
CANFIELD — Senior quarterback Dan Pecchia lofted two touchdown passes in the second half Saturday to
Game Time \ Chargers vs. Steelers
Who — San Diego (2-1) at Pittsburgh (1-2). When — Today, 8:20 p.m. TV/radio — NBC Channels 21,
Michigan State beats No. 22 Michigan 26-20 in OT
Michigan State beats No. 22 Michigan 26-20 in OT Eds: APNewsNow. Michigan State 26, No. 22
if you go TO HAUNTED HOUSES
Fast facts TICKETS: Some haunted houses have a limited number of tickets, so it pays to check in
Ohio’s Browns, Bengals are on different paths
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have changed quarterbacks — again. The Cincinnati Bengals have
LAWMAKERS
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
Golf leagues
MEN Conrail (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: Earl Levine 37, Gene Delisio, Barry Glenn, Frank
GOLF SCHEDULE
OCTOBER TODAY — Three-person Amateur Harvest Scramble at Tamer Win Golf Course in Cortland. Call
Volunteer network of the Valley Opportunities to help
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Marquesta Shine and Pierre Callion, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 3.
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